Episodes (Page 2)
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Anthropologist Joseph Henrich discusses culture's profound impact on individuals.
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Psychologist Jamil Zaki argues empathy is a skill that can be exercised and improved.
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Explores the enigmatic life of Riley Shepard, a musician, writer, and con man.
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Behavioral scientist Dave Evans discusses radical acceptance and its difficulty.
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Meaning isn't found in impact, passion, or a single path.
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Psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky explains the difference between being loved and feeling loved.
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Erica Chenoweth challenges the idea that violence is the most effective path to change.
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John Dinsmore discusses psychological biases influencing spending and borrowing decisions.
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Psychologist Emma Levine discusses the ethics of lying and truth-telling.
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Psychologist Jay Van Bavel discusses how group loyalties influence our identity, choices, and even senses.
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Psychologist Jonathan Rottenberg explores depression's evolutionary purpose.
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Psychologist David Pizarro discusses the evolutionary function of disgust.
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Historian Molly Worthen examines how charisma inspires devotion and meaning.
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Psychologist Gordon Flett examines the impact of feeling invisible.
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Cognitive scientist Scott Barry Kaufman challenges traditional views of intelligence.
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Psychologist Leslie John explores how self-disclosure and 'oversharing' can strengthen relationships rather than damage them
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Examines the mental and relational costs of keeping secrets and hiding information
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Researcher Bobby Parmar examines doubt as a tool for better decision-making and navigating uncertainty
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Psychologist Sarah Schnitker distinguishes patience from passivity and explores how to cultivate it
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Psychologist Adam Alter discusses getting unstuck in life.